Top Things to do in North Carolina
Top Hotels in North Carolina
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Area
- 3. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village
- 5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
- 6. Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks / Corolla
- 7. Tru by Hilton Fayetteville I 95
- 8. Drury Inn & Suites Charlotte Arrowood
- 9. Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina
- 10. The Dunhill Hotel
Top 10 Marinas in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina has something for everyone, with the highest mountains in the eastern U.S., 300 miles of pristine coastline, quaint towns and vibrant cities. From the mountains to the sea, explore the natural, scenic beauty, discover outdoor adventure or try one of 500 golf courses, including the legendary Pinehurst No. 2. Discover a favorite among 100 wineries and 60 craft breweries, tour historic and cultural treasures, sample farm to table delicacies and get the thrill of motorsports in the "home" of NASCAR.
Restaurants in North Carolina
1. Guilford-Mackintosh Park & Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By poplarcreekfarm - Whitsett, United States
What a great place to take the kids for a few hours! They have a great playground area, volleyball court, hiking trails, paddle boats, and even a shelter. There are also clean bathrooms for your convenience!
2. Dowry Creek Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By momwithamap - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Hands down, Dowry Creek Marina is one of the best stops on the East Coast! The location, just minutes off the ICW, is an ideal spot between Elizabeth City and New Bern/Beaufort. The owners and staff at the marina are extremely welcoming and really make you feel at home. Amenities include an awesome pool, a well stocked store, a free laundry room with 3 washer/dryer sets, a lounge with books, puzzles and games, fuel, pump outs (even available at your slip), 3 private and very clean bathrooms/showers, and a courtesy car. The town of Belhaven isn’t large, but there is a good grocery store and several restaurants. The staff went out of their way to take care of everyone. Afternoon storms popped up on 2 of the days we were there. Both days the staff made their way around the marina checking on boats and helping people secure their lines. We travel with our two kids and they both remarked that they would like to stay at Dowry Creek Marina forever. The marina is extremely family-friendly and it felt like a true vacation staying there. We will absolutely be back and will probably choose to keep our boat there full time after we complete the Great Loop.
3. Morningstar Marinas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 272summerm
We rented a beautiful, clean and well kept pontoon and tube from Morningstar Marinas in July and had a wonderful experience with the staff and marina from start to finish. The staff wore masks and the boats were very clean. The marina is so pretty and beautifully landscaped too. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a wonderful and much needed day on Lake Norman. It was a 5 STAR experience for our entire family!
4. Charlotte By The Lake Realtors
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
We offer families to find a home here at the largest man-made lake located outside of Charlotte that offers golfing, fishing and boating, with over 500 miles of shoreline and islands you can pull up to and picnic. Enjoy living here or vacationing here. Lake Norman’s communities have a shoreline that rambles through Mecklenburg, Iredell, Catawba and Lincoln counties. It has the cities of Cornelius, Denver, Davidson, Huntersville, and Mooresville, with over 550 miles of shoreline. Lake Norman has islands to explore, parks to hike, new beach to swim, fishing to enjoy golf courses, marinas to store your boat, and restaurants to pull up in your boat. All of this just minutes to downtown Charlotte North Carolina, and Charlotte airport.
5. Anchorage Marina
6. Fontana Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By D9149LFpauls
The marina has friendly service, rentable water toys like kayaks and paddle boards, and the simple provisions you might need for an outing like drinks and sunblock. The facility is maintained meticulously and the location is beautiful. We rented a kayak. Leaving the marina were were immediately immersed in beautiful scenery. It was August and warm, so we swam from the kayak and just played in the water more than paddling. I cannot emphasize how clean and crystal clear the water was. It was my best lake experience ever. To my surprise, the water in August was warm and comfortable. I had imagined that it would be icy cold, but I was mistaken. If you want to kayak and paddle, go for it. Don't miss out on getting in the water to swim during the warm summer months.
7. Port City Marina
8. River Forest Manor & Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Exquisitely restored to showcase its fine architectural details and offer modern luxuries, the historical landmark is a premier wedding and event venue with well-appointed room accommodations and water views beyond compare. Offering Southern sophistication and a classic elegance, the grand estate makes for a picturesque setting to host all of life’s celebrations. Information - 13 guest rooms with private access, many with en-suite bathrooms - 9 luxuriously decorated guest rooms in the Manor proper - 3 charming guest room suites in the Bungalow - 1 waterfront guest room with private deck located on the second story of the Marina House - More than four acres of beautifully landscaped, waterfront grounds Our Piers Featuring a renovated main pier and new secondary pier, the Marina has more than 375 feet of dockage for watercraft of up to 150 feet. Main Pier - 13 deep-water transient slips with 300 feet of face dock - Accommodates watercraft of up to 150 feet Secondary Pier - 75 feet of dockage with 17 slips - Accommodates watercraft of up to 55 feet Offerings - “ValvTect” non-ethanol gasoline and diesel fuel - 30/50/100 amp shore power - Pump-out available - Travel lift available - Mobile mechanic available Amenities - Spacious, climate-controlled restrooms and showers - Complimentary laundry facilities - Free Wi-Fi Internet access - Electric golf carts available for complimentary use - Room accommodations in the Manor proper, Bungalow House and Marina House
Reviewed By Y462PEchris
Fabulous stop on the ICW. Dockmaster Henry is a pleasure to work with, incredibly helpful, friendly, the property is very nice and clean and super convenient. Yes, it can be a tight fit for a large vessel in here but I put my 50+ foot single screw trawler on the inside side tie dock in a 15 kt breeze no problem, and guy travelling with me put his 50 footer in the slot on that same dock right ahead of me. We basically consumed the entire side of that dock. Henry worked very hard handling lines on the dock to secure these two very heavy vessels. We needed some service for our dinghy's outboard motor and Henry connected us with Radcliffe Marine who arrived the next morning and started in on the outboard. I cannot image better service and I can't wait to stay here again.
9. Moss Landing Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Moss Landing Marina is Washington's premier Marina and Ships Store located in the inner harbor adjacent to the city's downtown center. We offer powerboat, canoe, and kayak rentals, transient and long term slip rentals and sales, drinks, snacks, and ice. Also located onsite is Sweet Things Coffee and Ice Cream shop, where you can sip your coffee and enjoy the panoramic view from our deck!
10. Tamarac Marina
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By lisatZ7801LV - Richfield, United States
We have ate here many times and the food is delicious. In our opinions we think the shrimp plates are the best, but the cheeseburgers are a close second.
